1943 Model 4 Mk 1/2 enfield

[faagator]

Good Morning,

I just purchased the a 1943 model 4 mk1/2. The rifle appears to be in very good condition, execpt there is a hole above the trigger, that normally has a metal cross screw.

It has the raised rear sight, but I haven't had time to check all of the markings yet.

Is it true that you must have a matching serial numbered bolt that matches the rifle serial number?

Also, what is the difference between the mk 1 and the mk 1/2?
Thanks, Ted

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[jmoore]

The No.4 Mk.I is your rifle's designation when manufactured. After WWII it was rebuilt into a No.4 Mk. 1"slash"2. (i.e. 1/2) The changes that concern you are the trigger guard no longer has the triigger as part of it's assembly. Instead, two blocks were brazed to the rear underside of the receiver body in order to hang the trigger from them. Primarily as a means of simplifying the fitting of the trigger and sear and as a way to keep the trigger pull uniform. When this modification was done a new fore stock was required that incorporated a cross screw to stabilize the rear of the stock, rather than the old, more or less solid rear end with a riveted reinforcing tie plate. Whilst an improvement, it means that it's not feasible to "restore" your rifle to it's WWII configuration.

A mismatched bolt can be and has quite often been used without drama, but it's best to have it checked for safety and function by someone who knows the system well before shooting!